EDUCAUSE | Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences and Applications Development

Kuali Rice: Simplifying Software Development

drupal — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:42:37 -0500

Kuali Rice integrates workflow, a lightweight service bus, and centralized notification within an easy-to-use, enterprise class, development framework. The suite enables agile development so that developers can react to end-user business requirements in an efficient and productive manner, allowing them to focus on producing high-quality business applications.

Best Practices for Incorporating Quality Assurance into Your Software Development Life Cycle

drupal — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 15:56:50 -0500

The cost of correcting code in production increases up to 100 times as compared to correcting it during development. The cost of correcting design flaws or worse, security exposure, can be unaffordable. Learn about emerging practices that incorporate quality and security assurance into your software development life cycle or software acquisition.

Ensure IT's Quality, Ensure IT's Security, or Throw IT Out!

drupal — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 15:56:49 -0500

This presentation on application hacking and programming blunders that compromise security will be an eye-opening session for IT professionals at all levels. We will demonstrate and explain common Web application hacks such as URL rewriting, impersonation, SQL injection, and defense techniques and countermeasures that you can implement today.

Developing Effective Production Turnover Procedures

drupal — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:34:26 -0600

The University of Connecticut Information Technology Services department has implemented new production turnover procedures in the areas of testing, notification, documentation, and support. This presentation will discuss the new procedures, the process used in developing these procedures, their implementation, and the metrics used in evaluating their effectiveness.

Connective Middleware for Next-Generation Voice and Integrated Communications

drupal — Wed, 25 Aug 2004 09:35:17 -0500

In several new initiatives, Internet2 is building on raw network layer connectivity to encourage large-scale experimentation with new peer-to-peer, real-time communications applications. These new applications leverage application-neutral and media-neutral middleware and integrate voice, video, instant messaging, and enterprise-enabled rich presence.

The Cathedral, the Bazaar, and the Academy

drupal — Mon, 23 Aug 2004 15:17:15 -0500

Open source software is poised to play an increasingly important role in higher education. Major new open source applications in learning management systems and personal information managers are under way using innovative, collaborative funding and institutional coordination models. This presentation will look at major initiatives such as the Sakai Project to illuminate opportunities and challenges of open source for higher education.

Chandler/Westwood: Progress in Open-Source Collaboration

drupal — Fri, 20 Aug 2004 12:52:37 -0500

Chandler/Westwood is the major initiative of the Open Source Application Foundation. Twenty-five universities are participating directly in the design and development of this state-of-the-art open-source personal information management system that includes coordination of calendars, e-mail, notes, and other digital objects. Panel members will present a status report on the project and the activities of the evolving group of supporting institutions.

Choosing Open Source and Partnering as an IT Strategy

drupal — Thu, 19 Aug 2004 16:53:26 -0500

In 2002, IU committed to a strategy of open source, partnering, and code mobility for applications. By 2004, IU is deeply involved in five partnered projects. This session will report on the specific insights, lessons, and challenges of changing to an open source and partnering strategy.

Collaborative Open-Source Software: Panacea or Pipe Dream for Higher Education?

drupal — Thu, 19 Aug 2004 17:29:20 -0500

The speaker will examine the current trend toward collaborative open source software development (Sakai, Chandler, uPortal, etc.) in higher education, looking at issues critical to assessing the long-range impact on university systems. This assessment will include a historical perspective; locate this new paradigm in relation to the traditional buy-versus-build choices; and discuss issues related to institutional deployment and lifecycle support.

User-Centered Design Approaches for Web Applications

drupal — Mon, 24 Nov 2003 11:55:16 -0600

In an effort to develop Web applications that receive more use, the CDWS unit with UCF has adopted project processes for user-centered design and production. The expected outcome is more cost-effective systems that help ensure the most effective use of scarce resources by cutting redevelopment time and reducing support costs.